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2024-28170 — Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund
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December 04, 2024
Type:Proposed Rule
Citation:89 FR 96166
Reading Time:about 57 minutes
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on proposed rules to manage the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF) for mobile services from 2030 to 2034. The proposal addresses how to handle funding in areas where multiple providers currently receive support, aiming to streamline support to a single entity after previous phases end in 2029. It also includes plans for enhancing services in unserved regions, accounting for Tribal consent, and improving broadband capabilities in Alaska. People are invited to submit comments about these plans by specified dates in 2025.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants to make sure that phones work well in Alaska, so they are asking people for ideas on how to best help phone companies between 2030 and 2034. They want to make sure there's only one main company getting help in certain areas and also want to help places that don't have good phone service yet.
2024-29485 — Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund
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December 31, 2024
Type:Rule
Citation:89 FR 107196
Reading Time:about 3 hours
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to support broadband services in Alaska, focusing on rural and underserved areas. The "Alaska Connect Fund" program is designed to provide ongoing funding to maintain and improve both mobile and fixed broadband services through 2034. The program distinguishes between areas with a single supported provider and those with multiple providers to avoid duplicating support. Furthermore, certain cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements are mandated to enhance the security of these networks.
Simple Explanation
The FCC made a new rule to help people in Alaska get better and faster internet, especially in faraway places. They are giving money to make sure everyone, even in the smallest towns, can use the internet, like people in other parts of the country.
2025-02958 — Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund
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February 24, 2025
Type:Rule
Citation:90 FR 10462
Reading Time:about 6 minutes
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved information collection associated with the Connect America Fund rules. These rules are part of an effort to support broadband internet development in areas with high costs. Carriers receiving support must now report their broadband network performance, including speed and latency, quarterly rather than annually. The revised requirements, which focus on ensuring carriers comply with performance standards, are in effect from February 24, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants internet companies to tell them how fast and reliable their internet is, four times a year, to make sure everyone can get good internet.

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